Becoming sold on franchising A lot of people have the desire to be their own bosses and run their own online businesses. The problem for many wannabe entrepreneurs, however, is they lack any sort of business experience. Yes, you might have worked behind a counter or in an office. But that doesn’t give you the …
Young Female Apprentice Jump Starts Career in Automotive Industry An alternative to a university degree: apprenticeships offer a great balance of both on-the-job learning experience, together with the more formal assessment side, to work towards a desired qualification. Seventeen-year-old, Jessica Peck from ChipsAway Loughborough, completed a Business Administrator apprenticeship with three distinctions, and reveals why …
Franchise gives singer and vocal coach the next step in her career Katrina Melling is the Principal of Razzamataz High Wycombe. She took the leap from being a freelance vocal coach to owning a theatre school and is enjoying this next challenge in her career. Background I got my first job playing piano at a …
The demand and wealth of opportunity for care franchises Do you enjoy caring for people? Would you like to have your own business offering special care services? If the answer to both of these questions is in the affirmative, buying a care franchise could be the way forward for you. Operating a home care franchise …
3 things you need to do before turning your small business into a franchise If you’re ready to take your business to the next stage by setting up in other locations, franchising can be a quick and effective way of doing this. Franchising a business is when a business owner essentially shares it’s business secrets, …
Revealed: The UK’s most unlucky car colour 2019 According to the latest data from automotive paintwork repairer, ChipsAway, black cars suffered the most minor damage in 2019, accounting for 20.6% of all repairs completed by their specialists nationwide. This was closely followed by grey and blue. You might be thinking that there are simply more …
Work-life balance in franchising: three ways to maintain control One the things you really hated about your old job was working weekends – or was it when your boss phoned you at a wedding? Maybe the dread hit you when you started planning your Monday AM on Sunday lunchtime? Increasing amounts of UK workers are …
Tips when exhibiting at a franchise show Franchise exhibitions can be a good way to meet new prospective franchisees but it’s vital you maximise your potential returns. Whether you like or loath trade shows the general consensus seems to be that franchise shows have dwindled over the last 5 years or so. This is understandable …
Sandstone Yoga & Pilates – FREE Franchise Discovery event Come and discover our franchise! Looking for a career change? Exploring self employment? Build a scaleable resilient business within the leisure industry with Sandstone Yoga & Pilates. Speak with our studio owners, teachers and Founder Michelle Nicklin SYT. Find out if you’re right to run a …
Taking it slowly by dipping your toe into the franchise pool A lot of people share a common dream. They fantasise about starting their businesses and being their own bosses. Some people are naturals when it comes to doing their own thing. They have confidence in their ability and they are sure enough of themselves …
Bluebird Care Ranked 16th on Prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 for 2020 Bluebird Care, the UK’s largest homecare provider, has ranked 16th on the prestigious Elite Franchise Top 100 for 2020. Elite Franchise is the definitive publication for the franchising sector, and each year, they produce a list of the top 100 UK franchises. The …
We are shortlisted! We are over the moon to announce that we have been shortlisted for Hitched: The UK Wedding Awards. The UK Wedding Awards have been established to showcase and award the best companies within the UK wedding industry. From stunning dresses to beautiful flowers, these awards highlight the key companies who play a …